Journals kept by Sir James Hall of Dunglass, 4th Baronet, during tours in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, 1783-1785, and in the country between Paris and Clermont, 1791.
Series
Identifier: MSS.6324-6332
Scope and Contents
In both series, Sir James Hall shows his interest in metallurgy, mining, geology, agriculture, and architecture, including ancient ruins; he often breaks his narrative of events with long descriptions of phenomena or processes which have made an impression on him. Many drawings of machinery, tools, architectural motifs, geological formations, etc., are scattered throughout the text.
Dates
- Creation: 1783-1785, 1791.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
9 Volumes
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Custodial History
The journals were bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1959.
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk